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Content originally from Office for National Statistics New analysis explores how COVID-19 compares to flu and pneumonia as a cause of death. Between 13 March 2020 and 1 April 2022, there were more deaths involving flu and pneumonia than COVID-19. However, the number of deaths in which COVID-19 was identified as the underlying cause of death … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest insights

Content originally from Office for National Statistics COVID-19 infections are continuing to fall in each country across the UK. In the week to 13 May 2022, the percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 ranged from 1 in 60 in Northern Ireland to 1 in 40 in Wales. Data published today also show the number … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest insights

Content originally from East of England Ambulance Service Welcome to May’s InTouch EEAST. In this edition…•    The importance of strong partnerships – a welcome from Tom•    The NHS Staff Survey•    Extra steps to protect mental health •    Cementing our commitment to eliminating discrimination•    Flower Show garden arrives in Chelmsford•    Could you help save lives by … Continue reading May’s InTouch EEAST

Content originally from Healthwatch Essex Read Our New Report On Suicide This week we have launched our latest report: 'Middle-aged Men’s Experiences of Mental Health and Suicide'. As the highest rate of suicide is for men aged 45-49, the report sought to explore men's mental health and the factors and life pressures that contribute to suicidal … Continue reading Healthwatch Essex launches report on male suicide and more

We are pleased to share that Liz Rothschild will be performing her groundbreaking one woman show at Old Park Meadow on Friday 20th May 2022 at 7pm. Stories collected from life's finish-line by Liz Rothschild - performer, celebrant and manager of '2021 Winner of Green Burial Ground for Central Englinad.'This groundbreaking one woman show, combines … Continue reading Outside the Box – A live show about death

Since January 2022, we have detected an increase in the number of acute (sudden onset) hepatitis cases in the UK in children aged 10 and under. This blog looks at the symptoms of hepatitis, how to avoid spreading childhood infections and what to do if your child is unwell with symptoms of a viral infection.

Content originally from UK Research and Innovation Latest updates COVID-19 immunity study reinforces the need for booster jabsResearch carried out on thousands of healthcare workers has found that immunity from COVID-19 starts to wane six months after getting a second vaccination - reinforcing the need for booster jabs. Long COVID What is Long COVID?Why do … Continue reading UKRI – Tackling the impact of COVID-19

Content originally from Office for National Statistics The percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 has continued to decrease in all UK countries. In the latest week it ranged from 1 in every 35 people in Scotland and Wales to 1 in every 55 people in Northern Ireland. We have also recently published data which … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest insights

On Sunday 15 May: COVID INFECTIONS CONTINUE TO FALL BUT ARE STILL HIGH & IT’S AWFUL TO HAVE BADLY. PLEASE GET VACCINATED; appointments and walk-ins aren’t busy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF has 355* Covid cases.   People we support have Covid badly. Staff illness is hitting all services and supplies.  PLEASE … Continue reading An Update from Us 15.05.22